Dental Assistant

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a full time Dental Assistant and will typically work 7 : 45am - 4 : 30pm, Monday through Friday.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including :

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time, limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months .
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45 / month for single plans and $111 / month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts : medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities located in Union Grove, WI. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

Position Summary

As a Dental Assistant, you will coordinate multiple activities simultaneously in order to ensure an efficient dental clinic operation. You will use practical experience, adjusted to the dentist's preferred methods of operation and keep current on dental assisting, dental materials and office procedures. This position will comply with the Department's administrative rules and the Center's policies and procedures including those related to the Department's overall Active Treatment philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target resident's individual preferences and needs.

Salary Information

The starting pay for this position is $25.21 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 06 / 11.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have :

Well qualified applicants will have :

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information :

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is September 21, 2025, by 11 : 59 pm. This job announcement has been extended to October 1st.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.